Sr. Accounting Analyst - UHealth Accounting

Sr. Accounting Analyst

The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Accounting Analyst in the UHealth Finance Department at Medley.

The Sr. Accounting Analyst UHealth Accounting, a central accounting and reporting office, plays a crucial role in the periodic financial reporting activities. The Sr. Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial activities, preparing financial reports, audit requests, and any ad-hoc reports as needed for strategic decision-making, reporting to the Manager, Finance.

Core Job Functions

• Prepares and enters month-end journal entries.
• Extracts data for analysis and interpretation. Reviews material of account variances.
• Prepares monthly general ledger/balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supports the preparation of financial reporting deliverables on a periodic, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepares reports for management and other departments, utilizing report writing capabilities.
• Prepares documentation for external auditors and provides assistance, as needed.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis on a broad array of issues across disciplines, projects, and functional areas. Structures and executes analysis independently.
• Analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators.
• Develops understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
• Conducts research on identified key business issues. Performs additional ad-hoc reporting and duties, as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining advanced excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications.
• Oversees, mentors, and assists lower-level accountants.
• Defines and documents policy and procedures to meet established accounting and company standards.
• Works with existing data resources and develops/refines those resources to constantly improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

Department Addendum

• Supports the monthly and year-end close processes by preparing complex journal entries and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting specific to UHealth operations.
• Collaborates with the clinical and other departments to analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of internal controls and process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
• Participates in the preparation of UHealth's financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with university policies and healthcare accounting standards.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes. Provides financial analysis and support for special projects, including cost reports, reimbursement analysis, and operational reviews.
• Support the UHealth Accounting department during external/internal audits and reviews.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Department Specific Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Preferably with an understanding of healthcare accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.